Dilaudid Withdrawal Symptoms and Side Effects
Dilaudid is the brand name for hydromorphone, an opioid drug used to help manage moderate to severe pain. Similar to other medicines available in the market are Palladone, Exalgo, and Hydrostat IR. Street names include Dillies, Big D, M-80s, and Peaches. It is partly synthetic and derived from morphine. Dilaudid is highly addictive and can […]
Coronavirus Sets Back Opioid Crisis Efforts
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken tens of thousands of lives in the United States and ground the economy to a near-halt. While the focus on this deadly new disease is justified, public health experts warn that another ongoing epidemic has been forgotten. The opioid crisis began more than two decades ago and claimed the lives […]
Suboxone Withdrawal Symptoms, Treatment and Detox Options
Suboxone Withdrawal Suboxone withdrawal symptoms can be unpleasant and challenging because it is a powerful opioid with a very long half-life. Opioid dependency is a severe condition that requires professional medical guidance. Suboxone is the brand name of a medication that contains buprenorphine and naloxone. It is considered a Schedule III narcotic in the […]
Vaping, Opioid Addiction Accelerate Coronavirus Risks, Says NIDA Director
Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News April 24, 2020 In 2018, opioid overdoses claimed about 47,000 American lives. Last year, federal authorities reported that 5.4 million middle and high school students vaped. And just two months ago, about 2,800 cases of vaping-associated lung injuries resulted in hospitalizations; 68 people died. Until mid-March, these numbers commanded attention. […]
How to Cope With Addiction Issues While Maintaining a Healthy Routine During COVID-19
For anyone who has substance abuse problems, it is important to understand the options which can minimize risk and help maintain health. Maintain Healthy Routines It’s very important for people dealing with substance abuse issues to maintain healthy routines. Making sure you are getting enough sleep is probably the most important regulating process to maintaining […]
Opioid-Induced Gastrointestinal Damage
The use of opioids over a long period of time can cause significant damage to the gastrointestinal tract that may require treatment. These issues stem from a long-term slowdown of gastrointestinal function, leading to constipation, nausea, vomiting, spasms, the formation of hard and dry stool, and loss of appetite. This creates a problem for people […]
Understanding the Effects of a Heroin High
Have you ever watched someone get high on heroin – or gotten high yourself – and wondered how one little injection could get someone so incredibly high? The answer is all in your head: heroin interacts with your brain and nervous system to produce an immense euphoric rush. Some describe a heroin high as beautiful […]
Heroin Effects on the Brain and Body
More than 4 million Americans over the age of 12 have used heroin at least once in their lives, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Most people try heroin to explore its euphoric effects but end up experiencing some very unexpected and adverse effects of heroin use. About 23 percent of those who […]
The Relationship Between Opioid Abuse and Mental Illness
In order to find a solution to opioid use disorder, we need to also understand the relationship between opioid abuse and mental illness. In the fight against the opioid epidemic, the most powerful weapon is understanding. The better we recognize the humanity of opioid users, the easier it is to uncover the root causes of addiction. […]
Risks of Quitting Oxycodone Cold Turkey
Getting over an Oxycodone addiction doesn’t have to be painfully intense. Most patients who use opiate prescription medication do so to treat moderate to severe pain. Others may use it recreationally or abuse it for the effect of euphoria it can produce. Oxycodone, an ingredient in the very powerful OxyContin, is a controlled substance and […]
